Contact Congress about S. 3401: Pathways to Prosperity Act

Community colleges and similar schools could get federal money to train people for in-demand jobs. Schools would need employer partners, student supports, public results data, and proof that programs are working.

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Pathways to Prosperity Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Latest action on S. 3401: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects community colleges, similar vocational schools, students, workers, and local employers. Schools could get new federal money, but they would have to meet detailed rules and report results. Students and workers could get more job-focused training and support. Employers could have a stronger role in shaping programs for jobs they need to fill.

Why this matters: This bill matters because many people need training that connects more directly to available jobs. It would push community colleges to build programs with employers, offer stronger student support, and prove whether the training helps people finish programs and move into work. The impact would depend on how much money Congress provides and how well schools and employers carry out the program.

Key provisions in S. 3401

• Creates a new Strengthening Community Colleges Workforce Development Grants Program. It would sit inside the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the main federal workforce law.
• The Labor Secretary would award the grants through a competition. Community colleges, certain vocational schools, and groups of those schools could apply.
• Grant-funded programs must use proven training methods and lead to recognized credentials. The credentials must be portable, stackable, and tied to high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand jobs.
• Every school that gets a grant must keep working with at least one employer. It must also work with the public workforce system, which helps people find jobs and training.
• Schools must offer career guidance, coaching or case management, and outreach to people who face barriers to work. They must also help participants get course materials, technology, and equipment.

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Questions people ask about S. 3401

What is S. 3401?

Community colleges and similar schools could get federal money to train people for in-demand jobs. Schools would need employer partners, student supports, public results data, and proof that programs are working.

How do I support or oppose S. 3401?

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Who should I contact about S. 3401?

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